Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

Pedestrian Rights when hit by Vehicle

I was in a crosswalk at a green light 3:15 pm. I was struck by a vehicle and thrown approx 4 feet.I was hit in my left buttocklower back area. Declined ambulance, went to own dr., fortunately there was no Serious bodily injury. I am still under psychologist care for Post tramatic Stress. Woman who hit me admitted she was not even looking and did not see me,in front of the OFF DUTY OFFICER who stopped to file report. He did not cite her. Her Ins. CO. Progressive is making me feel like the criminal. what are my rights, What should I do? Thank you


Asked on 12/03/99, 11:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Pedestrian Rights when hit by Vehicle

If you were in the crosswalk and crossing with the light, the driver of the striking vehicle is clearly negligent and her insurance company can be required to pay your damages. However, as long as you try to resolve this claim without the aid of an experienced personal injury attorney, Progressive will continue to treat you the way they have been. They know you don't know the value of your claim or how to protect your rights, so they'll try to buy you off for less than fair value.

I strongly suggest you hire an attorney to assist you with this claim if you want Progressive to take you seriously. Our firm handles these cases on a contingent fee basis, which means you only pay a fee if we obtain a recovery for you. This is the standard way that attorneys handle these cases.

If you would like further information, you can telephone me at 301 986-4555.

Robert Sher

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Answered on 12/03/99, 5:28 pm


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